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Gladiator (2000) -- When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by a corrupt prince, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge.

Overview

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Director:
Ridley Scott
Writers (WGA):
David Franzoni (story)
David Franzoni (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
5 May 2000 (USA) more
Tagline:
Father of a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife and I shall have my vengeance in this life or the next more
Plot:
When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by a corrupt prince, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 5 Oscars. Another 45 wins & 79 nominations more
User Comments:
A nail biting, intense modern epic! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Gladiators (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for intense, graphic combat.
Runtime:
155 min | 171 min (extended version)
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (re-rating on appeal) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:18A (British Columbia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Iceland:16 | USA:R (certificate #37084) | Malaysia:18SG | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Netherlands:12 (TV rating) | Brazil:14 | Taiwan:R-12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIB | Israel:PG | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | Philippines:PG-13
Company:
DreamWorks SKG more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Various historians have tried to find proof that the awning in the Coliseum really was used as a cooling system. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The Roman legions used spears called pila. Doctrine called for them to be thrown while the enemy closed. The Romans would then draw their swords and fight, while remaining in formation. Though the Romans are shown holding their pila in the opening scenes, they are never used against the barbarians, and we clearly see no pila-riddled shields and/or corpses in the background. more
Quotes:
Quintus: Maximus, please be careful, that wasn't prudent.
Maximus: Prudent? The Emperor has been slain.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in 'Kingdom of Heaven': Interactive Production Grid (2005) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Now We Are Free more

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How could the soldiers get to Spain ahead of Maximus?
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173 out of 228 people found the following comment useful:-
A nail biting, intense modern epic!, 3 May 2000
10/10
Author: gregatory (gregatory@aol.com) from Royal Oak, MI

Most films require that the viewer identifies with the character to truly be engrossed with the film. If you can't feel something for the character, than the audience is lost.

Luckily, in Ridley Scott's case, Russel Crowe is so captivating and convincing as a general loved by his troops and as a slave loved by the people that the movie really works. Possibly one of the greatest actors today, Crowe carries this epic film on his very capable shoulders.

Not to say that he is the only reason this works. The supporting cast, most notably Connie Neilsen, buoy the film to new perspectives.

Jacquin Phoenix definitely captures the egotisitcal persona he should display, stealing every scene he's in. Phoenix will surely be put on the map with Gladiator.

But the real shining star in this film are the incredible action sequences which jolt the viewer right in with the opening sequences, as Maximus' true worth to the Roman Empire is displayed. Scott's camera work within these completed sequences takes a modern twist that really works for the gruesome scenes.

Crowe will now get the respect he deserves for this collosal performance. Gladiator makes the most of its 2 and a half hours, marking a triumphant comeback for the long forgotten epics of the classic days of film. ALL HAIL MAXIMUS!

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